This is a record of my efforts to restomod my 1968 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. The goal is to build a "double take" FJ40, keeping the core components such as the drivetrain and axle assemblies, Toyota and making improvements where they make sense and improve the performance and drivability of the vehicle. Factory from a distance until you look again. The Target Use is trails. Mild-to-moderate crawling, snow wheeling, dunes, and desert.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

GIMMIE A "P"

My Pistons Have Finally Arrived!

After nearly three months, my forged .40 over 9:1 compression pistons arrived on my doorstep. We are in the last leg of the engine rebuild now. Assembly, balancing and paint.

I plan to paint the engine and head "Cummins Beige." Why? Because the hi-temp paint is readily available, custom high temp paint is a pain to have made, and I want a color that helps with detecting leaks. Also, the Cummins Beige is a semi-gloss which will make it less porous. This means that cleaning up spilled oil and accumulated dirt should be easier.

My valve cover, intake manifold, and throttle body are at the powder coaters getting a mildly textured matte black applied. More to come!